Harbor Freight Neptune RC boat

UPDATE: When the weather gets warmer, I plan to get another one, measure the Amp draw per motor, and see if I can't convert it to professional radio (DX6i). I'll be making a vid or two of that process and I'll post the stats on here too.
_Preparations have begun (mostly because boats don't crash as often as airplanes, it's getting expensive)
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Thanks for the multi-thousand views! (everyone else goes and gives a thank-you, I don't see why I shouldn't)

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[1501HP]

Could I use a 3s lipo in this? (12.6v)

[kitten54585356]

@1501HP I don't know, I never tried. The electronics board may not be able to handle it, and I have no idea how many Amps it draws.

[ltd4all]

I have better battery performance (about 20 minutes) with alot of full throttle and full power turns (leaving throttle pegged, while turning) My only complaints are the battery charger (5 hours to charge and only from household current?!) I paid $44.00 for mine, and would have paid $50 for the same package with a second battery, since they don't seem to offer additional batteries at the store...I'll be looking on-line for additional batteries, and an updated fast charger

[kitten54585356]

@ltd4all Any 7.2 volt battery will do fine, Nicad or Nimh. If you ask at your local hobby store they'll probably show you plenty of options. As for the charger, I used the one my Multiplex Easy star came with, Hitec CG207 (usually on eBay). It's easy enough to find an old cigarette outlet plug and do some soldering to get it to work without opening the hood. Also, the Skyfly2 has a 120VAC -> 12VDC converter which can be found at Tower Hobbies (and likely at your local hobby shop).

[perryhanson1128]

This video is a favorite on Tegucigalpa

[tafergie11]

@tafergie11 Please note that this is a skued part and is not listed on the web. You may order this directly from the order desk 1-800-423-2567. If you chose to send in a check, please ensure you include shipping and tax with the total cost. Our shipping rates can be located at our website

[tafergie11]

My son has one, he also has exceed rc buggie, i standardized all his batteries with 2, 7.4 lipo, boat ran for over 45 minutes.

only problem was he hit a tree sticking up out of the water and broke one of his props.

Getting a replacement prop was a challange.

I e-mailed there tech support and here is there response:

SKU# Part# Description Price (plus tax & shipping)

10394 04A/04B 95641 LEFT AND RIGHT PROPELLER $274

[reptifreak99]

you can reverse flip the channels

[1501HP]

@BobbyPlane6252

its not easy.

heres my build thread

i have a thread on the byt forum about it

[BobbyPlane6252]

@1501HP How do u do that??? I really want to get my rc boat to 60 mph!

[1501HP]

I'm gonna make mine brushless!

120 amp esc and a feigao 540XL motor

On 6S lipo power! It's gonna be

Pushing

60mph when I'm done with it :)